Sutherland Shire Climate Strategy

At Council we are committed to our environment and being sustainable for generations to come. In March 2020, we resolved to become a net zero emitter of greenhouse gases in our operations by 2030 and in the community by 2050. This means we are aiming to have an equal amount of greenhouse gases being released (like carbon and methane) to that being reduced, resulting in an overall zero increase in emissions.

We are developing a Climate Strategy for Sutherland Shire to set targets for reductions, implement actions and track success. Our Strategy will be in line with the framework of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy network (we joined In April 2021) and state governments net-zero goals.

Have your say

We want to hear from our community about what is most important to you on taking action on climate change.

You can provide feedback until 19 May 2023:

• Online by taking the survey below
• Email envscience@ssc.nsw.gov.au
• In writing to Environmental Science Team, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499
• In person by attending a drop in information session (details below).

Drop in information sessions

We would love to speak with you about the development of our Climate Strategy. You can attend one of our information sessions and meet the project team, drop in anytime:

• Saturday 29 April: 8am to 1pm – Shire Farmers Market, Flora Street carpark, Sutherland
• Friday 12 May: 4pm to 9pm – Menai Foodies & Farmers Markets, Parc Menai, 158/168 Menai Road, Menai

Next steps

Council will review and consider all feedback received. Your feedback will help shape the draft Sutherland Shire Climate Strategy. The draft Strategy will be publicly available later in 2023 for feedback. We will keep interested members of our community updated on the draft Strategy as it progresses.